Craving Connection: Why Meaningful Relationships Still Matter

In a world where we're more digitally connected than ever, why do so many leaders and their teams feel increasingly isolated?The irony is striking: we have endless ways to communicate, yet many leaders and high-performing professionals are running on empty when it comes to meaningful human connection. Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Craving-Connection-Why-Meaningful-Relationships-Still-Matter

Sometimes the biggest obstacles to our success aren't external challenges—they're the invisible distractions that cloud our vision and keep us stuck.In this episode, Gayle Lantz shares a personal experience with eye floaters that led to an interesting leadership metaphor. Just as physical floaters can obstruct our vision, we all have "floaters" in our professional lives—distractions, limiting beliefs, and patterns that prevent us from seeing clearly.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Clear-Your-Vision-Whats-Really-Clouding-Your-Leadership-View

The traditional approach to talent management is being challenged like never before. With employee turnover at historic highs and career paths becoming increasingly fluid, leaders are scrambling to adapt their strategies for attracting and retaining talent.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Why-Should-People-Work-Here-Rethinking-Talent-with-Steve-Cadigan

Ever feel like everything is up in the air and you can't move forward? You're not alone—and you're not stuck.Leaders often find themselves in what feels like professional limbo: waiting for funding decisions, navigating role transitions, or dealing with too many unknown variables to make clear choices. It's that uncomfortable in-between space where you feel suspended between where you are and where you need to be.But what if limbo isn't the enemy?Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Stuck-in-Leadership-Limbo-How-to-Rise-Above-It

Creative leadership presents unique challenges, but the ability to foster innovation and think differently has never been more critical for organizational success.Many leaders struggle to effectively manage creative teams, often misunderstanding what drives creative professionals or how to balance creative freedom with business objectives.But creativity isn't just for "creative types" - it's a mindset that can be cultivated and leveraged across all areas of leadership and business.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Leading-Creatives-Your-Secret-Weapon-to-Drive-Growth--Innovation-with-Vincent-Wanga

The volatility of today's business environment requires radical acceleration of speed, agility, and bolder ideas than ever before. Yet most executive and team collaboration remains meeting-based and mediocre.It's time to reinvent leadership and the way teams work and collaborate—shifting from traditional command-and-control approaches to what Keith Ferrazzi calls "teamship."Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Never-Lead-Alone-Shifting-from-Leadership-to-Teamship-with-Keith-Ferrazzi

Sometimes leadership lessons come from the most unexpected places. For Gayle Lantz, it was a massive 70,000-pound oak tree crashing through her home during a recent storm. Fortunately she was out of town.Rather than dwelling on "what if," Gayle transforms this difficult experience into powerful insights about resilience, perspective, and leading through crisis—whether it's your own life or your organization.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/A-Huge-Tree-Fell-on-My-House-and-10-Essential-Life-Lessons-Landed-with-It

Do you ever feel like good enough is never quite enough? Like you're chasing a moving target called perfect and it's always just one step ahead?Many leaders struggle with perfectionism quietly, while others wear it proudly like a badge of honor. Either way, it can be both a motivator and a mental trap that leaves high achievers feeling depleted despite their success.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Discover-Inner-Peace-Break-Free-from-Perfectionism-with-Dr-Tara-Cousineau

Even the most accomplished leaders can struggle with anxiety when speaking in front of groups. Many brilliant professionals excel in their fields but find themselves nervous, shaky, or unable to fully express themselves when presenting to audiences.But with the right techniques and mindset, you can learn to manage this anxiety and communicate with greater confidence, clarity, and presence.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/Fear-Less-Speak-More-Conquering-Performance-Anxiety-with-Jimmy-Cannon

Many high-achieving leaders find themselves constantly pushing toward the next goal, perpetually feeling like they're "not enough yet" and delaying enjoyment or fulfillment until they reach some future milestone. This creates a never-ending hamster wheel of striving without satisfaction.Gayle Lantz speaks with Dr. Laura Gallaher, a professional speaker, organizational psychologist, and best-selling author who helps driven self-starters transform their relationship with themselves. Laura inspires leaders to accomplish more while making everything easier through the practice of radical self-acceptance.Find the full show notes at: https://workmatters.com/From-Relentless-Striving-to-Radical-Self-Acceptance-with-Dr-Laura-Gallaher